The city may have its hands tied when it comes to rebuilding and fortifying New York for another superstorm, but that’s not stopping officials from making some improvements.
Author: Ivan Pereira
A look back at Superstorm Sandy, one year later
The hurricane may be a year old but its effects are still felt throughout the city.
Prospect Park to close Friday for Obama’s school visit
The president’s visit to a Crown Hts. high school is so huge that it’s shutting down all of Prospect Park.
Teen caught with dead fetus in Victoria’s Secret: Cops
Shoppers at the Herald Square Victoria’s Secret were shocked when a teen brought a dead fetus to the store.
Work begins on new Pier 17
The all new, all-different Southstreet seaport shopping center is on its way.
Halloween Day Parade Kickstarter meets its $50K goal
The city’s ghoul fans saved the village Halloween parade.
City completes work on new Manhattan water tunnel
It took more than 40 years but now Manhattan has a more modern alternative source for its fresh water.
Halloween parade Kickstarter still needs cash
The Village Halloween parade still needs cash for it to be a reality.
New York Comic Con drew supersized crowd
Geek power has hit big in the city.
Paul McCartney surprises Times Square with concert
Times Square visitors got a Beatle sized surprise when Sir Paul McCartney put on a show.
Taxi of Tomorrow struck down by judge
The future yellow cab is now in limbo following a court decision.
Crane malfunction shuts down midtown block
The building construction site that caused panic during Hurricane Sandy froze Midtown again after the crane malfunctioned.
New York City Opera closes, following Kickstarter fail
The famous opera house closed its curtain.
City’s air quality shows huge improvement
The city’s air is getting better thanks to new buildings dept. initiatives.
City Health Dept. report shows New Yorkers are living better lives
New Yorkers are living longer, healthier lives and the health commissioner says it’s due to new initiatives the city implemented.
Village Halloween Parade in jeopardy due to lack of financing
Hurricane Sandy shut down one Halloween parade, and if enough money isn’t raised soon, it might shut down another one.
If Joe Lhota wins, he’d be the first mayor with a beard in 100 years
So how big of a factor is facial hair in this year’s mayoral election?
Players, fans gear up for Isle’s first taste of Brooklyn hockey
Brooklynites will get their first taste of Islanders hockey with an exhibition game at the Barclays Center.
City unveils plans for revamped Lower East Side
The Lower East Side is set to get a major makeover.
Mayor’s investigation finds huge loopholes in online gun sales
Online gun sales pose a huge problem to public safety, according to the mayor, and he’s urging the feds to do something about it.